Battle Creek Falls is another family friendly, dog friendly, and child friendly waterfall hikes that is enjoyable as more of a stroll rather than a "hike". It's short distance and elevation gain make this hike do-able for family visiting from out of town that want to see something pretty, yet not have to work hard to get there.
Shelly Baldy Peak (11, 321 ft) is one of the many prominent peaks located in the Tushar Mountains within Fishlake National Forest.
Hiking to Blue Lake in the Tushar Mountains: Scenic Views of Mt. Belknap and Mt. Baldy
Blue Lake is a stunning turquoise alpine lake nestled in the Tushar Mountains at the base of Mt. Belknap and Mt. Baldy in Utah. Known for its vibrant blue color and peaceful setting, the lake features a flood control structure at its outlet and is rimmed by picturesque downed trees.
Though many visitors have yet to see Blue Lake at full capacity, hiking down to the lake offers spectacular views of both Mt. Belknap and Mt. Baldy. The trail takes you through diverse terrain—from dense forest sections to clearly marked avalanche paths—while crossing several pristine mountain streams.
Naturalist Basin is located in the High Uintas Wilderness, and home to several lakes including the popular Blue Lake and Jordan Lake. Because Jordan Lake is only 6.5 miles one way, this makes for a great backpacking destination or a bigger day hike!
Hiking the Lofty Lakes Loop in the Uintas
The Lofty Lakes Loop Trail is one of the most scenic and rewarding day hikes along the Mirror Lake Highway in Utah’s Uinta Mountains. This 4-mile loop takes hikers past a series of stunning high alpine lakes, scenic overlooks, and through classic Uinta landscapes—all with moderate effort and big rewards.
Island Lake is one of many gorgeous lakes in the Uintas - it can be hard to choose which lake to visit. This lake offers a quick backpacking trip, cliff jumping, swimming, fishing, & solitude in the summer months. If you are feeling adventurous, you could even hike up to one of the three surrounding peaks. Hiking to Island Lake is an easy, family friendly hike, that even the dogs can join in on.
Hiking to Desolation Lake & Peak in Utah is situated in the Mount Olympus Wilderness, and can be hiked to within 2 hours. Desolation Lake is a beautiful blueish-green alpine lake. The long, gradual incline, and few switchbacks make this a very doable hike for any skill level. Hiking to Desolation Peak requires a little more stamina and comfort with ridges. Be sure to bring plenty of water and a snack to enjoy at the lake. This trail can be hiked year round. This trail is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, and therefore dogs are not allowed due to the watershed. Please respect this rule. This is a very popular TH and on weekends, parking typically gets full by 7am in the summer.